- a) Do not use gasoline with additives containing lead or its compounds - lead will coat the surfaces of the neutralizer and gradually render it completely unusable.
- b) Always maintain the fuel and ignition systems in good condition, perform all scheduled maintenance work on them in accordance with the manufacturer's schedule.
- c) If the ignition system is not working properly, do not use the car at all (at the very least - as rarely as possible) until you fix the problem
- d) Do not tow or push start the engine - the fuel will flood the converter and then overheat it when the engine starts.
- d) Do not turn off the ignition at high engine speeds.
- e) Do not use any additives to fuel or motor oil - these additives may be harmful to the neutralizer.
- g) Stop using your vehicle if the engine consumes too much oil or if blue smoke comes from the exhaust pipe.
- h) Remember that the catalytic converter operates at very high temperatures. Do not park the car on dry grass, piles of dry leaves or other flammable material after a long drive.
- i) Remember that the neutralizer is very fragile - do not throw it, do not hit it during repair work.
- c) In some cases, exhaust gases may smell like hydrogen sulfide (what does rotten eggs smell like). Don't be alarmed - this is normal for most neutralizers. After several thousand kilometers of running, this will pass, l) A catalytic converter, subject to regular engine maintenance and careful driving, can last from 80,000 to 150,000 km. If the neutralizer has stopped performing its functions, it must be replaced.
The text is based on materials from the website «BMWMan.ru»